Inappropriate

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹiÉ™t/
• GenAm IPA: /ˌɪnəˈpɹoÊŠpɹiÉ™t/
• Hyphenation: in + ap + pro + pri + ate

Origin

- + appropriate

Full definition of inappropriate

Adjective

1. Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, and/or place.It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner."While PDA or sexual irresponsibility may be considered unsuitable, it is not inappropriate for teenagers in a relationship and nearly of legal age to talk alone."

Synonyms

• out of line
• unfit
• unsuitable

Derived terms

• inappropriately
• inappropriateness